Meet the Mob

Jack Reis is a Badulaig, Kenedth Kes (Torres Strait Islander) man from Badu Island in the Western Region of the Torres Straits. Full-time work commenced for Jack as a professional sports person; after completing his sporting achievements he then focused his attention towards building his career in business.

Jack is the CEO and Co-Founder of Baidam Solutions. Baidam Solutions is Australia’s leading Indigenous ICT security services and solutions provider, focused on helping customers achieve logical business outcomes using innovative local and international technology solutions. In 2022, Jack won the inaugural ‘Sam Tjengala Reuben Award’ Young Entrepreneur of the Year, an award that recognises a young Indigenous entrepreneur who has successfully brought their business idea to fruition, demonstrates the potential for significant growth in the years to come and has demonstrated ongoing engagement with Supply Nation members and Indigenous businesses.

⇢⇢⇢ MEET THE MOB Meet the Mob is a YouTube series dedicated to showcasing Blak Excellence in Indigenous Business. Each interview is designed to provide an introduction to an Indigenous business leader, what drives them to succeed and how they're creating positive change for organisations and Indigenous communities. #meetthemob #indigenousbusiness #indigenousprocurement #supplierdiversity #BlakExcellence

ABOUT BAIDAM SOLUTIONS Established in 2018, Baidam Solutions Pty Ltd is a 100% Australian owned and operated First Nations information technology business. Baidam Solutions delivers industry leading network security and application security expertise, allowing organisations to achieve greater performance, productivity, and protection. https://baidam.com.au/

ABOUT KRISTAL Kristal Kinsela is the supplier diversity expert who’s done it all before. A published author, trusted advisor to leading global organisations and descendant of both the Jawoyn and Wiradjuri nations, Kristal brings lived experience and over 18 years of business expertise to every partnership.

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Carol is a Dunghutti woman and has dedicated her career to breaking cycles of disadvantage and amplifying initiatives that contribute to improved futures for Indigenous Australians. Carol founded and continues to run Murawin Pty Ltd, a national, Indigenous consultancy, driven by strong family and Indigenous cultural values. She works across a wide range of social and public policy areas that directly affect Indigenous Australians and communities. Carol has technical and cultural knowledge, experience and expertise across research and evaluation, strategy and policy, and Indigenous governance and placemaking.

⇢⇢⇢ MEET THE MOB Meet the Mob is a YouTube series dedicated to showcasing Blak Excellence in Indigenous Business. Each interview is designed to provide an introduction to an Indigenous business leader, what drives them to succeed and how they're creating positive change for organisations and Indigenous communities. #meetthemob #indigenousbusiness #indigenousprocurement #supplierdiversity #BlakExcellence

ABOUT MURAWIN Murawin is a national, Indigenous-led consultancy, founded, owned and operated by Dunghutti woman Carol Vale and business entrepreneur, Greg McKenzie. Murawin’s purpose is to create impact by breaking cycles of disadvantage and amplifying initiatives that contribute to improved futures for Indigenous Australians and other marginalised groups. https://murawin.com.au/

ABOUT KRISTAL Kristal Kinsela is the supplier diversity expert who’s done it all before. A published author, trusted advisor to leading global organisations and descendant of both the Jawoyn and Wiradjuri nations, Kristal brings lived experience and over 18 years of business expertise to every partnership.

CONNECT WITH KRISTAL Website: https://www.kristalkinsela.com/ LinkedIn:   / kristalkinsela   Facebook:   / kristalekinsela   Twitter:   / kristal_kinsela  

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Adam Williams is a Wiradjuri man who grew up on Darug land and now resides in Quandamooka country. Adam is the Co-Founder of 100% Indigenous-owned and operated supply company SupplyAus Holdings Pty Ltd of which brands such as Dhuwa Coffee, Bunji Workwear, SupplyAUS Medical, Jingeri Office National and most recently, Aromas Coffee Roasters all fall under its prosperous ownership.

As a proud Indigenous Entrepreneur, Adam received the Ministers Buy Queensland Award in 2021 and is passionate about changing the paradigm of Indigenous engagement one contract at a time. Adam is not an overnight success and has worked hard to build a strong career that has now equipped him with the skills to empower a workforce of more than 20 staff. Adam completed a graduate degree in Business and Education, through the Koori Centre at Sydney University where he was awarded the Charles Perkins Memorial award for study and became a founding member of the University of Sydney Indigenous Games committee.

In 2018, Adam went on to develop his business skills through the Murra Indigenous Masterclass program at the Melbourne Business School and completed his MBA at the Queensland University of Technology. In May 2022, Adam completed the Harvard Business School Program Certificate for Leading People and Investing to Build Sustainable Communities. Beyond expanding his scholarly skills, Adam has an established career in FMCG and Pharmaceutical products which he has gained from over 25 years in this industry working with the likes of Sanofi, GHD and BEC Feed Solutions.

⇢⇢⇢ MEET THE MOB

Meet the Mob is a YouTube series dedicated to showcasing Blak Excellence in Indigenous Business. Each interview is designed to provide an introduction to an Indigenous business leader, what drives them to succeed and how they're creating positive change for organisations and Indigenous communities. #meetthemob #indigenousbusiness #indigenousprocurement #supplierdiversity #BlakExcellence

ABOUT SUPPLYAUS HOLDINGS SupplyAus Holdings is a 100% Indigenous company that delivers a range of high-quality industry leading products and services. They specialise in PPE, workwear, uniform and office supplies. SupplyAus is a proud social enterprise returning 50% of profits back into Indigenous community projects and suicide prevention activities. https://www.supplyaus.com.au/

ABOUT KRISTAL Kristal Kinsela is the supplier diversity expert who’s done it all before. A published author, trusted advisor to leading global organisations and descendant of both the Jawoyn and Wiradjuri nations, Kristal brings lived experience and over 18 years of business expertise to every partnership.

CONNECT WITH KRISTAL Website: https://www.kristalkinsela.com/ LinkedIn:   / kristalkinsela   Facebook:   / kristalekinsela   Twitter:   / kristal_kinsela  

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Jasmine Newman is a proud Wiradjuri woman, Managing Director and Co-founder, Killara Services, an Aboriginal cleaning company. In Jasmine’s own words: “I am driven to continue the legacy that was left behind by my Great Grandfather Bert Groves, along with why I have started my business Killara – To Engage, Employ and Empower my people.” She was the winner of the 2022 Supply Nation Indigenous Business Woman of the Year And the National Winner of the 2022 Telstra Best of Business Awards - Indigenous Excellence Category. Jasmine currently employs 350 people nationally, with 40% being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. ⇢⇢⇢

MEET THE MOB Meet the Mob is a YouTube series dedicated to showcasing Blak Excellence in Indigenous Business. Each interview is designed to provide an introduction to an Indigenous business leader, what drives them to succeed and how they're creating positive change for organisations and Indigenous communities. #meetthemob #indigenousbusiness #indigenousprocurement #supplierdiversity #BlakExcellence

ABOUT KILLARA KILLARA Services is a leading Aboriginal owned and operated cleaning company offering soft service solutions to Commercial and Government clients across Australia. Key clients include JLL, Shell, BGIS, CBRE, Defence Australia and the Australian Federal Police. https://killaraservices.com.au/

ABOUT KRISTAL Kristal Kinsela is the supplier diversity expert who’s done it all before. A published author, trusted advisor to leading global organisations and descendant of both the Jawoyn and Wiradjuri nations, Kristal brings lived experience and over 18 years of business expertise to every partnership. CONNECT WITH KRISTAL Website: https://www.kristalkinsela.com/ LinkedIn:   / kristalkinsela   Facebook:   / kristalekinsela   Twitter:   / kristal_kinsela  

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Mitchell is a proud Bidjigal man from La Perouse in south-east Sydney. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Muru Office Supplies, a national Workplace Supplies provider, and is enthusiastic about his role in helping to grow the Indigenous business sector and giving back to the community.

After working in the IT industry for almost 15 years, providing technology services to small business customers, Mitchell discovered the emerging supplier diversity trend in late 2011 and pivoted from IT into workplace supplies. Mitchell has grown Muru from the ground up into one of the largest First Nation owned companies in Australia and partnered with leading brands such as CBA, Telstra, Boral, Qantas, Fortescue Metals and KPMG.

Mitchell helps organisations capture value above and beyond the products they purchase through Muru. He creates partnerships that are more than transactional, offering ongoing mutual value for both parties through social outcomes. Muru means “pathway” in the language of the coastal Sydney region and Mitchell's vision is to create a pathway for future generations, helping to close the gap for First Nation people. A percentage of all Muru profits is donated to First Nations community programs that support Education, Employment and Health & Wellbeing initiatives. ⇢⇢⇢

MEET THE MOB Meet the Mob is a YouTube series dedicated to showcasing Blak Excellence in Indigenous Business. Each interview is designed to provide an introduction to an Indigenous business leader, what drives them to succeed and how they're creating positive change for organisations and Indigenous communities. #meetthemob #indigenousbusiness #indigenousprocurement #supplierdiversity #BlakExcellence

ABOUT MURU OFFICE SUPPLIES Muru Office Supplies is a B2B supplier offering products for every occasion in the modern workplace. Muru’s vision is to create “pathways” for the Indigenous community. It is a purpose-driven, community-focused organisation that contributes a percentage of all profits to education, employment and health and well-being initiatives that support Indigenous communities. https://muruoffice.com.au/

ABOUT KRISTAL Kristal Kinsela is the supplier diversity expert who’s done it all before. A published author, trusted advisor to leading global organisations and descendant of both the Jawoyn and Wiradjuri nations, Kristal brings lived experience and over 18 years of business expertise to every partnership.

CONNECT WITH KRISTAL Website: https://www.kristalkinsela.com/ LinkedIn:   / kristalkinsela   Facebook:   / kristalekinsela   Twitter:   / kristal_kinsela  

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David Williams is a proud Wakka Wakka man, and the Founder and Executive Director of Gilimbaa. Gilimbaa is a full-service creative agency specialising in strategic and connected communication. Gilimbaa means ‘today’ in the language of the Wakka Wakka people of Central Queensland. He brings a lifetime of culture and connections to Gilimbaa. David was influenced by his immediate family and his Elders who encouraged him to use his creative skills as a tool to connect his culture to the wider community.

With almost 20 years as a cultural performer working locally, nationally and internationally, David uses creativity as an effective tool of 21st century cultural communication. David has a unique capability to walk in two worlds, influencing in the boardrooms nationally and internationally with the same ease as he connects with community. ⇢⇢⇢ MEET THE MOB Meet the Mob is a YouTube series dedicated to showcasing Blak Excellence in Indigenous Business. Each interview is designed to provide an introduction to an Indigenous business leader, what drives them to succeed and how they're creating positive change for organisations and Indigenous communities. #meetthemob #indigenousbusiness #indigenousprocurement #supplierdiversity #BlakExcellence

ABOUT GILIMBAA Gilimbaa is a full-service creative agency specialising in strategic and connected communication. They are driven by the power and process of storytelling and the role this plays in the education and celebration of culture and community. Gilimbaa’s great joy is in forming strong partnerships and working hand in hand with community and clients to achieve lasting creative impacts. https://www.gilimbaa.com.au/

ABOUT KRISTAL Kristal Kinsela is the supplier diversity expert who’s done it all before. A published author, trusted advisor to leading global organisations and descendant of both the Jawoyn and Wiradjuri nations, Kristal brings lived experience and over 18 years of business expertise to every partnership.

CONNECT WITH KRISTAL Website: https://www.kristalkinsela.com/ LinkedIn:   / kristalkinsela   Facebook:   / kristalekinsela   Twitter:   / kristal_kinsela  

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Mundanara is the Managing Director and co-founder of the BlackCard Pty Ltd, which is a 100% Aboriginal owned business certified with Supply Nation. Mundanara co-founded BlackCard with Dr Lilla Watson, who is a respected Aboriginal elder, artist, educator and long-time course developer. Mundanara’s cultural heritage is connected to the Wonnarua and Bunjalung people on her mother’s side and the Birri-Gubba and Gungalu on her father’s side. As a proud advocate for her people, she follows in her father’s footsteps and aims to make a positive contribution. She is also the founder and host of The Black Magic Woman Podcast which features mainly First Nations people from across Australia sharing their stories about their journey to highlight the diversity amongst First Nations peoples and the resilience of her people. It is an honour to get the woman behind the mic on the other end of an interview and hear about her why! Make sure you listen to her podcast on Apple and Spotify, and if you’re flying Virgin, you can grab her podcast on there until the end of the year! ⇢⇢⇢

MEET THE MOB Meet the Mob is a YouTube series dedicated to showcasing Blak Excellence in Indigenous Business. Each interview is designed to provide an introduction to an Indigenous business leader, what drives them to succeed and how they're creating positive change for organisations and Indigenous communities. #meetthemob #indigenousbusiness #indigenousprocurement #supplierdiversity #BlakExcellence

ABOUT BLACKCARD BlackCard is a specialist consultancy providing cultural capability training and consultancy services to enable people and organisations to work effectively with members of the Aboriginal community. BlackCard’s purpose is working with people, not for people, with the genius of Aboriginal Knowledge. https://www.theblackcard.com.au/

ABOUT KRISTAL Kristal Kinsela is the supplier diversity expert who’s done it all before. A published author, trusted advisor to leading global organisations and descendant of both the Jawoyn and Wiradjuri nations, Kristal brings lived experience and over 18 years of business expertise to every partnership.

CONNECT WITH KRISTAL Website: https://www.kristalkinsela.com/ LinkedIn:   / kristalkinsela   Facebook:   / kristalekinsela   Twitter:   / kristal_kinsela  

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Leroy is a Worimi and Ngarrindjeri man born in Taree, regional New South Wales, and having spent the majority of his life in Newcastle, New South Wales, Leroy is a young Aboriginal leader that has a passion for innovation and positive change.

Leroy is the Founder and Managing Director of Dhiira Pty Ltd, a 100% Aboriginal Owned Professional Services company specialising in Indigenised Training, Strategy, Facilitation with a special focus on Leadership and Human Resources. ⇢⇢⇢

MEET THE MOB Meet the Mob is a YouTube series dedicated to showcasing Blak Excellence in Indigenous Business. Each interview is designed to provide an introduction to an Indigenous business leader, what drives them to succeed and how they're creating positive change for organisations and Indigenous communities. #meetthemob #indigenousbusiness #indigenousprocurement #supplierdiversity #BlakExcellence

ABOUT DHIIRA Dhiira is Australia’s leading Aboriginal HR specialists focused on uncovering the connective DNA between Aboriginal ways of doing, being and thinking with Mainstream approaches and strategy. They develop long lasting, impactful and intent based business models, strategies and programs. https://www.dhiira.com.au/

ABOUT KRISTAL Kristal Kinsela is the supplier diversity expert who’s done it all before. A published author, trusted advisor to leading global organisations and descendant of both the Jawoyn and Wiradjuri nations, Kristal brings lived experience and over 18 years of business expertise to every partnership.

CONNECT WITH KRISTAL Website: https://www.kristalkinsela.com/ LinkedIn:   / kristalkinsela   Facebook:   / kristalekinsela   Twitter:   / kristal_kinsela  

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Dixie Crawford is a Barkindji woman who lives and works on Ngunnawal country. She is the Founder and Managing Director of Nganya. Nganya, meaning fire starter or flame, perfectly describes the way Dixie collaborates with clients, connects to communities, and challenges the status quo of mediocre leadership on social policy and equity. Dixie uses her lived experiences to challenge ideas and the way ‘it’s always been done’; she wants to make a difference in the way Aboriginal people are heard and understood. Her passion is helping others to understand the cause of barriers that impact thinking and doing when it comes to engaging with and creating opportunities for First Nations peoples and communities to thrive. She encourages people to live into the value of robust and purposeful leadership, and be the catalyst of change within organisations and communities.

At Nganya, Dixie leads stakeholder engagement, masterclasses, executive coaching, and the design, implementation and monitoring of Reconciliation Action Plans and First Nations Strategies. She launched her ‘Black Business with Dixie Crawford’ podcast this year, was named one of ‘20 Australian Women Making Moves in 2022’ by the Australian Business Journal, was a speaker at the 2022 Reconciliation Australia conference and was appointed to the Cricket ACT Board.

Meet the Mob is originally a YouTube series dedicated to showcasing Blak Excellence in Indigenous Business. Each interview is designed to provide an introduction to an Indigenous business leader, what drives them to succeed and how they're creating positive change for organisations and Indigenous communities. #meetthemob #indigenousbusiness #indigenousprocurement #supplierdiversity #BlakExcellence

ABOUT NGANYA Nganya are Aboriginal engagement consultants. They provide a people and relationship-focused approach to better community engagement to ensure two-way relationships are nurtured with Aboriginal communities. They support and stretch organisations to make valuable contributions that achieve sustainable social change for equitable outcomes. https://nganya.com.au/

ABOUT KRISTAL Kristal Kinsela is the supplier diversity expert who’s done it all before. A published author, trusted advisor to leading global organisations and descendant of both the Jawoyn and Wiradjuri nations, Kristal brings lived experience and over 18 years of business expertise to every partnership.

CONNECT WITH KRISTAL Website: https://www.kristalkinsela.com/ LinkedIn:   / kristalkinsela   Facebook:   / kristalekinsela   Twitter:   / kristal_kinsela  

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